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🔴 LATEST NEWS:Housing Pressure on the Islands: Why Ibiza Sets the Bar for High Rents-After assault in Palma: Why a man lay in the Torrente de na Barbara for more than an hour-When they defended two women — and ended up blood-soaked in hospital-When the Old Town Sleeps — and Some Remain on the Street-Dog caught on MA-19 near Llucmajor — Police take animal into custody-After Accident in the Tramuntana: Mourning — and the Question of Rally Safety-After a Powerbank Fire on a Plane: What Mallorca Travelers Need to Know-Thief takes salon security — and even steals the camera-Fire in Can Pastilla: Supermarket behind hotel burns down completely – a reality check-Private Ambulance in Mallorca: Why a Father Had to Pay €695 Out of Pocket-Housing Pressure on the Islands: Why Ibiza Sets the Bar for High Rents-After assault in Palma: Why a man lay in the Torrente de na Barbara for more than an hour-When they defended two women — and ended up blood-soaked in hospital-When the Old Town Sleeps — and Some Remain on the Street-Dog caught on MA-19 near Llucmajor — Police take animal into custody-After Accident in the Tramuntana: Mourning — and the Question of Rally Safety-After a Powerbank Fire on a Plane: What Mallorca Travelers Need to Know-Thief takes salon security — and even steals the camera-Fire in Can Pastilla: Supermarket behind hotel burns down completely – a reality check-Private Ambulance in Mallorca: Why a Father Had to Pay €695 Out of Pocket

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Palma am Limit: Wie die Stadt Besucher-Spitzen besser regeln kann

Blick aufs Festland

10/11/2026

4 Min.

Palma at the Capacity Limit: Who Plans for Peak Days?

Four cruise ships, kilometer-long traffic jams in front of shopping centers and full car parks: the long weekend showed how quickly Palma's infrastructure reaches its limits. An assessment of what is missing in everyday life and how the city could better prepare for such days.

Palma at the Limit: Four Cruise Ships, Full Parking Garages — Where to Put the City?

Over the long weekend Palma burst at the seams in several places: four cruise ships in the port, kilometer-long queues at parking garages and shopping centers. A close look at the causes, what is missing from the public debate and concrete proposals for sustainable relief.

Who really protects Mallorca's coasts? A reality check after the viral beach video

A viral online video compared developed coasts in Turkey with Mallorca's beaches and praised the island. A good moment to take a closer look: How secure is access to the sea here, and where does it still fall short?

Sudden end at the gate: A 70-year-old dies at Palma airport — what now?

A 70-year-old French tourist collapsed at the gate of Palma airport and died despite resuscitation. Who is responsible for the procedures, what is missing at the airport — and how can such cases be managed better in the future?

Debris by the Pool, Fear in the Streets: What to Do About the Squatted Hotel in s'Arenal?

For weeks people have been living in a vacant hotel on Rua Girona in s'Arenal. Trash, noise and insecurity plague residents. Key question: Why does the building remain open?

Affordable Haircut on Vacation: Why More Germans Are Going to the Hairdresser in Mallorca

A salon visit in your suitcase: low prices and high quality attract holidaymakers to the island – a small boost for local salons and the off-season.

Wirtschaft auf Mallorca

Herzstillstand am Airport Palma – Warum Notfallvorsorge verbessert werden muss

Blick aufs Festland

10/09/2026

4 Min.

Cardiac Arrest at Palma Airport: A Reality Check for Safety and Assistance

At Palma Airport, an approximately 70-year-old tourist collapsed at a gate and died despite resuscitation attempts. What does this say about emergency preparedness, first aid and support for relatives on the island?

Ryanair cuts seats: Why Mallorca's winter schedule is at risk — and who can really solve it

Ryanair is cutting 700,000 seats in Germany this winter. What that means for flights to Mallorca, who loses out — and how the island can respond.

"Be a guest, not just a tourist": Is a nice campaign enough to foster more respect in Mallorca?

Six hotel employees explain on social media how guests could treat the island more respectfully. A good start — but what is missing so that respect doesn't remain just a hashtag?

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